As I’ve previously stated in my blog, I’m part of the responders to the Lexington Herald Leader’s Faith and Values Questions of Faith. Their latest has to do with the Second Amendment, guns, our rights, etc. This was a particularly hard question for me to answer, mainly because I do not like to offend people. … More rights, firearms and me
This season of Lent, I am trying to meditate on gratitude. As I consider gratitude and whether or not I’m living a life filled with thankfulness, my mind is conflicted with thoughts of comparison. I know, I know. Comparison is the root of inferiority. Comparison is the root of much unhappiness. Yet, when I think … More gratitude vs comparison
This is just a chapter. Not the entirety of the rest of the story. In other words, a season, not a lifetime. Though not especially original, I came up with the above during one of those days when my mind thinks: I went to college for this? Is it really going to snow again on … More not the end
Why do we frequently ask people, in December: Are you ready for Christmas? Yes, obviously, we ask for a few reasons. We genuinely want to know.We’re making conversation.Etc. Yet I’m curious why we don’t ask the same questions in regard to Easter. Are you ready for Easter? I realize we don’t put the same effort … More are you ready?
First of all, happy Groundhog Day! If you’re a believer in a groundhog predicting our future weather, may the odds be {ever} in your favor. Secondly, and more importantly, happy 18th birthday to my first born, Jamie! I cannot believe he is now a legal adult. That is way too crazy to comprehend. But, mathematically … More 02.02
Today my daughter went on a field trip to our Kentucky State Capitol. Apparently high schoolers take field trip just like first graders. She had a great time, even getting to pretend she was the President of the Senate, complete with gavel. I think it was a Leslie Knope moment for her [you’ll only get … More here’s hoping
My son Jamie and I traveled down to Danville, Kentucky last Friday evening for a concert. I was excited to hear the New Century Chamber Orchestra at the Norton Center for the Arts. Danville is quite possibly my favorite small Kentucky town. It has a lovely downtown, is home to Centre College [where the VP … More selling.the.church
Last night I finished reading The Happiness Project. I really enjoyed the book and have joined the Happier at Home 21-Day Relationship Challenge. So far I’m keeping up with my New Year’s resolutions pretty well. The projects I’ve set out to do this month are progressing well. I’ve incorporated fruit into my breakfast everyday in … More kind of ironic
January 21 is an anniversary of sorts for my husband and I. On this day in 1989, we had our first date. We have been together ever since. In case you’re not so great at math, that 24 years. IOW a long time. Yes, this is how we looked in 1989. Because of the significance … More relationality
The Indian arrived on Tuesday. I know, I know. The correct term is Native American. But, beings I am 1/16 Native American, I feel it’s okay for me to call him an Indian. Plus, as long as the American League continues to refer to the baseball team in Cleveland as the Indians, why can’t I … More moccasins
Upon a Sunny Day 